The 27-year-old starred in the raunchy BBC drama as Charles Brandon, King Henry VIII's brother-in-law, but is a relative unknown in Hollywood.That all looks set to change after the actor was confirmed as the next Man of Steel in a statement released by Warner Bros Pictures.
Director Zack Snyder said: 'In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognised and revered character of all time, and I am honoured to be part of his return to the big screen.
'I also join Warner Bros and the producers in saying how excited we are about the casting of Henry.
'He is the perfect choice to don the cape and S shield.'
Deadline Hollywood reported that Cavill has been favourite to bag the role for the past few weeks but Warner Bros film boss Jeff Robinov made his decision just days ago.
Watchmen actor Matthew Goode was his closest rival, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Cavill nearly landed the part of Clark Kent in 2006's Superman Returns.
The actor auditioned for the role and made it on to McG's shortlist but the part went to Routh after the director was replaced by Bryan Singer.
He was dubbed by Empire Magazine as the 'the most unlucky man in Hollywood' after losing out on major roles in Batman Begins, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and Casino Royale.
Twilight author Stephenie Meyer also wanted him to be cast as Edward Cullen in the film adaptation but the role went to Robert Pattinson.
The new Superman will start shooting in June for a December 2012 release.
Henry Cavill is the man who'll don the famous red cape and assume the coveted role of Superman in 2012 film The Man of Steel. We know he was in The Tudors, but what other titbits of trivia are there out there on the Jersey-born actor?
Born on the Channel Islands on May 5, 1983, Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill is one of five brothers.
He caught the acting bug at school, performing in plays as a boarder in Buckinghamshire. He has said of his passion: 'In prep school I really learned to love the stage. When you step out from the wings into the lights, there's this incredible rush of adrenaline and fear and anticipation... it's just something else, it really is.'
According to Henry, he would have joined the army or studied Egyptology if he hadn't gone down the thespian road.
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Director Zack Snyder said: 'In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognised and revered character of all time, and I am honoured to be part of his return to the big screen.
'I also join Warner Bros and the producers in saying how excited we are about the casting of Henry.
'He is the perfect choice to don the cape and S shield.'
Deadline Hollywood reported that Cavill has been favourite to bag the role for the past few weeks but Warner Bros film boss Jeff Robinov made his decision just days ago.
Watchmen actor Matthew Goode was his closest rival, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Cavill nearly landed the part of Clark Kent in 2006's Superman Returns.
The actor auditioned for the role and made it on to McG's shortlist but the part went to Routh after the director was replaced by Bryan Singer.
He was dubbed by Empire Magazine as the 'the most unlucky man in Hollywood' after losing out on major roles in Batman Begins, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and Casino Royale.
Twilight author Stephenie Meyer also wanted him to be cast as Edward Cullen in the film adaptation but the role went to Robert Pattinson.
The new Superman will start shooting in June for a December 2012 release.
Henry Cavill is the man who'll don the famous red cape and assume the coveted role of Superman in 2012 film The Man of Steel. We know he was in The Tudors, but what other titbits of trivia are there out there on the Jersey-born actor?
Born on the Channel Islands on May 5, 1983, Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill is one of five brothers.
He caught the acting bug at school, performing in plays as a boarder in Buckinghamshire. He has said of his passion: 'In prep school I really learned to love the stage. When you step out from the wings into the lights, there's this incredible rush of adrenaline and fear and anticipation... it's just something else, it really is.'
According to Henry, he would have joined the army or studied Egyptology if he hadn't gone down the thespian road.
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